Is the 2022 Mazda CX-5 a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 39.7 in. Class median 39.9 in.
- Off-road: 7.5 in clearance. Top 75% of 154.
- Good buy: 3 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $107 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.5 in, top 75% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 3 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the CX-5 a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 39.6 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 39.0 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 29.1 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | Yes |
Is the CX-5 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,250 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | Yes |
| Length | N/A | Median 188.0 in | 154 | No data |
| Turning circle | 39.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-5 a good commuter car?
Yes. $107 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 27% of 149
Is the CX-5 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.5 in clearance, 66.1 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 39.7 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the CX-5 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.5 in clearance. Top 75% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.5 S Select AWD, 7.5 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-5 worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the CX-5 a good buy?
No. 3 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.5 S Select AWD | $27,900 | 12.3 cents | 59.3 cu ft | 187 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $26,800 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
| Toyota RAV4 LE FWD | $26,975 | 10.7 cents | 69.8 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Nissan Rogue FWD S | $27,150 | 9.7 cents | 74.1 cu ft | 201 hp |
Compared with 1,099 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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